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March is Rabies Awareness Month.This disease, while deadly, is a preventable one. A veterinarian tells us more about what the World Health Organization calls “a serious public health problem,” and how we can all work together to address it.According to the World Health Organization, rabies is a “viral, zoonotic, neglected tropical disease that causes tens of thousands of deaths annually, with 40% of cases being children under 15.
“We should get post-exposure treatment right away kasi nga we don’t want na it will come in too late. Kasi once the symptoms will start manifesting, irreversible na po. Wala na pong atrasan. Dito pa naman sa atin, wala tayong euthanasia on humans. So we will have to wait through the painful death process,” del Napoles says.
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Four Philippine Cafes Make World's 100 Best Coffee Shops ListFour cafes in the Philippines were recognized among the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops in 2025. Yardstick Coffee, El Union Coffee, Single Origin, and Crema & Cream Coffee Roasters secured spots on the list, announced at the Coffee Fest in Madrid, Spain. The list, determined by a combination of public votes and expert panel evaluations, recognizes exceptional coffee quality, barista expertise, customer service, and more.
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Philippine Coast Guard Repels Chinese Vessels in West Philippine SeaThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to drive away Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels from the West Philippine Sea, asserting its presence within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The PCG's BRP Cabra patrol ship successfully pushed back a CCG vessel, but another Chinese vessel subsequently arrived. The PCG remains committed to preventing the normalization of illegal Chinese activities in the disputed waters.
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Philippine Senators Push for Multilateral Approach in West Philippine Sea DisputeAlyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidates, during a press conference, emphasized the need for a multilateral approach in protecting Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea. They expressed support for joint military exercises and the enforcement of maritime laws.
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Philippine Lawmaker's West Philippine Sea Claim Ignites ControversyPhilippine Representative Rodante Marcoleta sparked debate during a House probe by stating the 'West Philippine Sea' was a fictional entity. Marcoleta argued for legislative action to have the area formally recognized by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO). His comments drew criticism from Commodore Jay Tarriela of the Philippine Coast Guard, who defended the West Philippine Sea's validity based on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s statements.
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Philippine Coast Guard Warns Against Pro-China Disinformation Campaign in West Philippine SeaCommodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea, warns of a pro-China disinformation campaign aimed at misleading the Filipino people about the situation in the WPS. He identifies disinformation as a major threat, second only to China's direct aggression, and highlights the tactics used by pro-China vloggers to spread false narratives, undermine the Philippines' legal standing, and sow division among the public. Despite the campaign, Tarriela notes that public awareness of the situation has significantly improved, with surveys showing strong support for the government's efforts to defend the WPS.
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Philippine Coast Guard Repels Chinese Coast Guard Vessel in West Philippine SeaThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully defended against a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that approached the Pangasinan coastline. The PCG vessel, BRP Cabra, maneuvered to drive away the CCG-3304, pushing it to a distance of 101.44 nautical miles. Another CCG vessel, CCG-3103, later arrived in the area. BRP Cabra asserted its presence within the country's exclusive economic zone, highlighting that the CCG's actions are violations of Philippine law and international agreements.
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